5 Days Kashgar Silk Road Tour

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5 Days

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Xinjiang

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A 5-day journey through the soul of the ancient Silk Road, combining Kashgar’s bustling bazaars, UNESCO-listed Old Town, and the breathtaking Pamir Plateau. Explore living history, nomadic traditions, and landscapes that stretch from Martian-red valleys to snow-capped peaks.

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Departure Location

Kashgar

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Kashgar

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What is Special About This Tour?: Timeless Trade: Haggle at the 2,000-year-old Sunday Livestock Market, where Uyghur herders barter sheep with secret hand signals. Karakoram Highway: Drive the "Eighth Wonder of the World" to Karakul Lake, with stops at singing dunes and Tajik villages. Cultural Crossroads: Experience Uyghur, Tajik, and Han Chinese heritage through architecture, food, and artisan crafts. Frontier Spirit: Stay overnight in Tashkorgan, China’s westernmost town, and explore the ruins of Stone City, a Han Dynasty fortress. What to Prepare?: Documents: Passport + Tashkorgan Border Permit (arranged by your guide). Clothing: Windproof jacket, closed-toe shoes (for dusty markets), warm layers (Pamir nights are chilly). Gear: Sunglasses (UV protection), reusable water bottle, power bank (limited electricity in remote areas). Cash: Small bills (¥1–¥20) for snacks, handicrafts, and rural purchases. Best Time to Visit: May–October May–July: Blooming desert flowers and mild temperatures on the Pamir Plateau. September–October: Golden poplar forests in Kashgar and amber-hued grasslands in Tashkorgan.

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Accommodation （Breakfast included）
Licensed English-speaking tour guide
Private air-conditioned vehicle/bus
Train tickets

Price does not include

Entrance fees to monuments/attractions(can be arranged if needed)
International/domestic flights(can be arranged if needed)
Meals (can be arranged if needed)
Optional excursions not listed in the itinerary
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, laundry)
Tips for guide/driver

Day 1 Arrive in Kashgar
Day 2 Kashgar City Tour (15km)
Day 3 Kashgar → Tashkorgan (300km, 6hrs via G314)
Day 4 Tashkorgan → Kashgar (300km, 6hrs return)
Day 5

Day 1 Arrive in Kashgar

Highlights: Kashgar Old Town.

After airport pickup and hotel check-in, Wander Kashgar Old Town’s maze of sun-baked alleys, peeking into skywell courtyards draped with grapevines. Overnight: Kashgar

Day 2 Kashgar City Tour (15km)

Highlights: Sunday Livestock Market, Apak Hoja Tomb, Id Kah Mosque.

Begin at the Sunday Livestock Market (10 AM–4 PM), where herders trade sheep and yaks—practice bargaining for silver jewelry or embroidered doppa hats. Continue to the Apak Hoja Tomb, a 17th-century mausoleum adorned with Islamic tiles and linked to the Qing Dynasty’s “Fragrant Concubine” legend. After lunch, explore Kashgar Old Town’s artisan workshops crafting dutar lutes and copperware, then visit Id Kah Mosque, China’s largest mosque, during evening prayers. Overnight: Kashgar

Day 3 Kashgar → Tashkorgan (300km, 6hrs via G314)

Highlights: Karakoram Highway, Opal Village, Oytagh Valley, Karakul Lake.

Depart early along the Karakoram Highway, stopping first at Opal Village to browse its bazaar for dried apricots and walnut-stuffed nan bread. Traverse the rust-hued cliffs of Oytagh Valley, watching for wild Bactrian camels. Pause at White Sand Lake, where wind creates “singing” dunes, then arrive at Karakul Lake to photograph the reflection of Muztagh Ata (7,546m). Stay until dusk to see the “Father of Ice Mountains” glow pink. Overnight:Tashkorgan

Day 4 Tashkorgan → Kashgar (300km, 6hrs return)

Highlights: Stone City, Golden Grassland.

At dawn, climb the crumbling walls of Stone City, a 2,100-year-old Silk Road fortress where Han soldiers lit beacon fires. Next, visit the Golden Grassland, a marshland ablaze with amber hues in autumn, and sip yak milk tea in a Kyrgyz yurt. Return to Kashgar via the Karakoram Highway, stopping for photos of the Pamir’s stark beauty. Overnight: Kashgar

Day 5

Kashgar Departure

Enjoy a leisurely morning exploring Handicraft Street for silk scarves or jade souvenirs. Transfer to the airport with a farewell gift of rose tea and almonds. Tour Ends.

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